This observation may be completed by the Agency Program Director-Education Specialist once during the school year.This observation is used to improve and enhance our classrooms, as well as prepare our classrooms for their annual Accreditation Visit/Monitor (Refer to Accreditation Procedure).

Procedure:·The 7 subscales of the ECERS are used to evaluate the classroom environment, personal care, activities, interactions with children, program structure, interactions with parents and provisions made for staff. ·The Agency Program Director-Education Specialist will score the classroom(s) using the 7-point scale outlined in the ECERS.·The Agency Program Director-Education Specialist will interview staff as needed to complete the scale.·Upon completion of the Observation the Agency Program Director-Education Specialist will keep the original and the Local Program Director/FSW will receive a copy to review with staff.1.If a classroom or center has several deficiencies then a Program Improvement Plan will be developed by the Agency Program Director-Education Specialist and implemented by the Local Program Director.

What Do I Bring To Interview?

Driver's License

SS Card (or other 2nd ID)

Diploma or Degree

Certified Copy of Transcripts (if degreed)

Auto Insurance Card

Current TB Test Result (if you have it)

Current CPR Card (if you have it)

New hires will...

...be screened for drugs

...have criminal background checked

...be required to carry auto insurance

...obtain a tuberculosis skin test

...have references checked

...have employment history verified

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an equal opportunity employer and selects the best matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion or other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws.

2109 SE J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712

Phone: (479) 636-7317Fax: (479) 268-5463Phone: (479) 202-4968

Our Affiliates

Northwest Arkansas Head Start, Inc is an active member in the National Head Start Association and the Arkansas Head Start Association.